Laksam is a city in eastern Bangladesh. It is the headquarters of Laksam Upazila of Comilla District. It is situated on the banks of the Dakatia River.

Laksam
লাকসাম
House of Nawab Faizunnesa
Laksam is located in Chittagong division
Laksam
Laksam
Location in Chittagong division
Laksam is located in Bangladesh
Laksam
Laksam
Location in Bangladesh
Coordinates: 23°14′24″N 91°07′08″E / 23.240°N 91.119°E / 23.240; 91.119
Country Bangladesh
DivisionChittagong
DistrictComilla
UpazilaLaksam
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • BodyLaksam Paurashava
 • Paura MayorMd. Abul Khayer
Area
 • Total19.86 km2 (7.67 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)
 • Total95,087
 • Density4,800/km2 (12,000/sq mi)

Demographics edit

Religions in Laksam (2011)[1]
Religion Percent
Islam
90.83%
Hinduism
9.05%
Other or not stated
0.12%

According to the 2022 Bangladesh census, Laksam city had a population of 95,087 and a literacy rate of 82.32%.[2]: 388–394 

According to the 2011 Bangladesh census, Laksam city had 14,079 households and a population of 70,632. 16,820 (23.81%) were under 10 years of age. Laksam had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 60.31%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 1014 females per 1000 males.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Population & Housing Census 2011 (Zila Series & Community Series)". bbs.gov.bd. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.
  2. ^ Population and Housing Census 2022 National Report (PDF). Vol. 1. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. November 2023.